James Tarkowski

James Tarkowski contract and transfer fees

James Tarkowski's contract with Everton runs until 30 June 2028 (19 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2028, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

James Tarkowski has moved for €4m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (1 paid transfer). The biggest: €4m, Brentford to Burnley, Feb 2016.

James Tarkowski transfer history and what each club made

• Brentford · sold to Burnley for €4m (Feb 2016)
• Burnley · signed from Brentford for €4m (Feb 2016) · left free for Everton (Jul 2022) · loss for Burnley €4m
• Everton · joined free from Burnley (Jul 2022) · current club

James Tarkowski injury record and availability

James Tarkowski has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season James Tarkowski has played 900 of a possible 900 minutes (100%): 10 starts and 10 appearances in 10 games, average rating 7.31.

Since 2015, James Tarkowski has had 6 injury spells: 157 days out and 16 games missed. Most frequent: groin injury (2 times). Longest: hamstring injury, 84 days (Apr 2025).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: 1 spell, 4 days out, 1 game missed
• 2024/25: 1 spell, 84 days out, 5 games missed

Everton injury list

James Tarkowski international career: England caps

James Tarkowski has 2 senior caps for England and 0 international goals.

Not in a matchday squad in the last 12 months; the last time was 20 Dec 2018.